The clock had already struck midnight.
The neon lights of the Imperial City were still flashing, but many families had already gone to sleep, leaving only the late homecomers lingering by the light in their homes.
Gu Xiaozhan had spent countless late nights returning home to a dark house.
But now, not only was someone lighting a lamp for him, she was also sharing a midnight snack with him.
After finishing the midnight snack, as they prepared to head back to the room, Gu Xiaozhan’s phone rang. He went to answer the call, while Mu Anhan went to make a cup of chrysanthemum tea for him.
The summer temperature was too hot, and he had been so busy during the day that he probably hadn’t had enough to drink.
Chrysanthemum tea has the effect of clearing heat, relaxing the liver, relieving fatigue, and improving eyesight. It’s very suitable for him to have a cup before going to sleep.
"Mom..." Gu Xiaozhan reached out and rubbed his brow.
"Mr. Gu, it’s me!" The voice on the other end wasn’t Huo Yiwen, but Ye Wennuan’s, "The madam is going to speak to you now."
"Xiao Zhan..." Huo Yiwen’s voice came through, "I’m not feeling well, come to the hospital!"
Before Gu Xiaozhan could say anything, Mu Anhan’s voice already sounded: "Honey, drink the chrysanthemum tea while it’s hot. I’m going to take a shower, you come back to the room quickly!"
She handed the tea to him and then playfully ran off.
His large hand held the teacup, almost scalding hot, and his heart felt equally passionate and fervent.
On this side, the relationship between the couple was visibly getting better, which made Huo Yiwen on the other end anxious.
"Ah, my heart... it really hurts, Wennuan, quickly... call a doctor..." Huo Yiwen immediately feigned illness.
Ye Wennuan, usually well-mannered, became flustered and started yelling loudly, "Doctor... doctor..."
Gu Xiaozhan gripped the phone tightly, listening to the chaos on the other end, and then the call abruptly ended.
"Lie Huo..." he called out in a deep voice, "Let’s go to the hospital!"
"Yes, Mr. Gu..." Lie Huo followed his pace but couldn’t help but quietly remark, "You haven’t slept in almost forty hours. You should be resting at home. How did things suddenly go wrong at the hospital?"
Gu Xiaozhan got into the car, pursing his thin lips coolly, without saying a word.
Driver Tao Kai didn’t dare make a sound, just focused on driving to the hospital. The car had a faint scent of chrysanthemum, making the hot summer night feel a bit cooler.
Gu Xiaozhan took the chrysanthemum tea that Mu Anhan made, unscrewed the lid, and took a gentle sip. The tea fragrance was sweet and pleasant as it slid down his throat.
Once they arrived at the hospital, Gu Xiaozhan left the teacup in the car.
As he passed the VIP ward, he saw Pei Wei’s team of bodyguards also there. He seemed to understand something.
He went into Huo Yiwen’s room.
"Mr. Gu, the doctor administered emergency treatment. The madam has fainted." Ye Wennuan, who usually teaches twin dragons at Tianqin Residence during the day, stayed at the hospital to look after Huo Yiwen at night.
Gu Xiaozhan looked at the peaceful Huo Yiwen lying on the hospital bed and nodded, "I’ll go to the doctor’s office first. I’ll come back once she wakes up."
"Yes!" Ye Wennuan nodded, "Rest assured, Mr. Gu, I’ll take good care of the madam."
Gu Xiaozhan went to the doctor’s office. Due to Huo Yiwen’s special status, her attending physician was also the deputy director, Zhang De, personally handling her case.
"Lie Huo, prepare Zhang Yang’s things," Gu Xiaozhan instructed.
"Mr. Gu, they’re already here." Lie Huo raised his hand.
Lie Huo knocked on the door.
Once the door opened, Gu Xiaozhan was the first to enter.
"Xiao Zhan, you came personally?" Zhang De stood up from his chair, courteously greeting him.